BLACK HISTORY MONTH CALENDAR LISTINGS

"A Taste of Soul," Assoc. of Students of African Origin invites all to a night of traditional African American cuisine and desserts, 4:30 to 7 pm, South Campus Dining Hall, located on Wilder St., event is free and open to the public.

Friday, Feb. 6

"King of Swing," Kendrick Oliver & The New Life Jazz Orchestra pay homage Count Basie and the Kansas City Sound, 6 to 8 pm, Durgin Concert Hall, 35 Wilder St., located on UMass Lowell's South Campus, tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling (978) 934-4336.

Sunday, Feb. 8

Art Exhibit, features a historical look at the African American community in Lowell through photos and artifacts, 2 pm, Mogan Cultural Center, 40 French St. Lowell, Ma., event is free and open to the public.

Monday, Feb. 9 & Friday, Feb. 13

"A Taste of Soul," Assoc. of Students of African Origin invites all to a night of traditional African American cuisine and desserts, 4:30 to 7 pm, Fox Dining Hall, Pawtucket St., located on UMass Lowell's North Campus, event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

"Hip Hop Culture and the New American Legacy," Emmet G. Price III, prof. of music and African American Studies, Northeastern University, discusses Hip-Hops social, political, economic and cultural contributions to current popular culture, 6:30 to 8, Fox Hall Multipurpose Room, Pawtucket St., located on UMass Lowell's North Campus, event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, Feb. 17

"Do We Still Believe in Race? A Historian's View," Patrick Manning, prof. of History and African-American Studies, Northeastern University, looks at past and present to show how racism can survive even in an anti-racist age, 3:30 to 5 pm, McGauvran Hall, 71 Wilder St., located on UMass Lowell's South Campus, event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, Feb. 19

Poetry Night, Association of Students of African Origin hosts a night of poetry and spoken word, 8 pm, Fox Hall Multipurpose Room, Pawtucket St., located on UMass Lowell's North Campus, event is free and open to the public.

Friday, Feb. 20

Art Exhibit, features African arts and crafts as well as dances and drumming by Bamidele dancers, 11 am to 1 pm, African Assistance Center, Middlesex Community College, 33 Kearney Square, Lowell, Ma., event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, Feb. 21

Opening Reception, features the works of the African American Master Artists in Residency Program, 2 to 4 pm, The Brush Art Gallery and Studios 256 Market St. Lowell, MA 01852, event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Art & Crafts and Discussion, artist Souda T. Boyd will discuss her work and her experience as a West-African female artist, 11:30 am to1 pm, McGauvran Hall, 71 Wilder St., located on UMass Lowell's South Campus, event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, Feb. 26

"The Privilege Line," speakers from The National Conference for Community and Justice will discuss the issues of race and privilege in society, noon to 2 pm, Coburn Hall, 850 Broadway St., located on UMass Lowell's North Campus, event is free and open to the public.